Talent Acquisition Partner

An established organization is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to support recruiting across production, engineering, quality, and other business functions. This role is ideal for a hands-on recruiter who enjoys working closely with hiring managers, building talent pipelines, and finding qualified candidates for a variety of positions. The position is expected to last 6–9 months, with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time role, although conversion is not guaranteed. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, generally with three days working remotely and two days onsite, with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and hiring.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Recruit primarily for production positions, with additional support for engineering, quality, and other corporate roles as needed.
Develop and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, community relationships, and other recruiting channels.
Review applications, assess qualifications, and identify candidates who meet the needs of the hiring team.
Coordinate and participate in interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with hiring managers and HR representatives on offers, including salary recommendations, incentives, start dates, and other employment details.
Build relationships with local and regional workforce development organizations, employment agencies, trade schools, and colleges to expand recruiting outreach.
Attend job fairs, recruiting events, and other networking activities as needed.
Manage relationships with third-party staffing agencies and recruiting vendors when appropriate.
Support employer branding initiatives and promote the organization as an employer of choice.
Coordinate onboarding activities, including background checks, offer letters, and pre-employment requirements.
Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and hiring practices.
Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, and applicant pipeline activity.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and overall hiring efficiency.

Required Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies across a variety of positions.
Proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple openings and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with employment laws, recruiting regulations, and best practices.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools.
Ability to manage the full-cycle recruiting process while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Preferred Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Five or more years of experience managing recruitment and hiring processes is highly preferred. Experience recruiting for production, manufacturing, or other high-volume operational roles is strongly preferred. Experience supporting engineering, quality, or corporate hiring is beneficial. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred. SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential is a plus. Potential for Direct Hire: Possible, but not guaranteed. Work Arrangement: Hybrid, generally three days remote and two days onsite, with some flexibility. Recruiting Focus: Primarily production hiring, with additional engineering, quality, and corporate recruiting as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Post Date

Job Type

Contract

Location Type

Hybrid

Location

Lancaster

Salary Range

$75,000-80,000

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